The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Beer Brewing Kit So, you’ve decided to stop just drinking craft beer and start making it. Welcome to the club! Buying your first beer brewing kit is a rite of passage, but the sheer number of options can be as overwhelming as a 100-tap beer wall.
These are the "no-excuses" kits. They are perfect for small kitchens because you can usually use the large stockpot you already own. They are inexpensive—often between $40 and $80 —and allow you to experiment with different styles frequently without being stuck with 50 bottles of a "failed" experimental chili stout.
Whether you’re brewing in a tiny apartment or have a dedicated garage space, here is everything you need to know to pick the perfect starter kit and get your first batch fermenting. 1. Choose Your Scale: 1-Gallon vs. 5-Gallon
Most beginner kits use , which is the fastest way to get started.
The first decision is how much beer you actually want to make.
If you have the space and want the best "bang for your buck," this is the industry standard. While the initial investment is higher (typically $100 to $250+ ), the cost per bottle drops significantly. 2. Extract vs. All-Grain: How Hands-On Do You Want to Be?
